Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 3282
RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 6, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
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- Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM. - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported from LBT/EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2264) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.